Chief of Staff

Posting Description:

• Work closely with the CEO and the Australian Executive Leadership team
• Support the CEO in enabling strategic agenda & priorities
• 12 months secondment opportunity

Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO

The Chief of Staff in the Office of the CEO will serve as a strategic coordinator to the CEO, Australia. In this role, you will support the CEO in enacting and enabling the Australian strategic agenda and priorities. In addition, you will interface with senior leaders in assisting the CEO to drive the short- and long-term objectives of the firm and advance strategic priorities through the Australian Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Serve as a strategic coordinator to the CEO and the organisation to advance the evolution of our strategic priorities
• Coordinator to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in driving the execution of the organisation's strategic priorities and implications on our segments, solution lines and functional responsibilities
• Own the priorities/actions governance log to ensure follow through on agreed strategic priorities and tactical execution items
• Provide project management support to CEO around key strategic projects.
• Lead the planning and execution of ELT engagement, including weekly/monthly meetings, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), APAC monthly business reviews (MBRs), strategy offsites, annual business planning and budget process. This includes agenda definition, supporting material creation, managing stakeholder involvement, identifying/driving outcomes and overseeing logistics with the support of the CEO's EA
• Maintain an understanding of business priorities and key needs or decisions facing the ELT to create relevant discussion topics
• Drive the effectiveness of team meetings
• Work with communications team to inform key items to include as part of internal communications, specifically townhalls, updates as part of team meetings and colleague broadcasts
• Serve as an ambassador of the CEO in colleague, carrier and client engagement
• Handle critical or time sensitive items that are escalated to the CEO yet involve additional planning or analysis prior to resolution

How this opportunity is different

The Chief of Staff is responsible for driving the strategic planning process, as well as identifying and providing the systems and support the business and CEO require to ensure key deliverables are achieved to deliver on our key strategies and vision.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

This position will suit a versatile leader with experience implementing and leading strategic initiatives while creating an environment for continuous learning and connection.

Suitable people will also have:

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and working in cross functional teams
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision making, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Enterprise mindset; strong sense of curiosity and desire to learn, with opportunities to work across the business
• Motivates and inspires others, creating an environment for continuous learning and connection
• Strong report writing and PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Financial acumen

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

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